The Green Hornet
“Breaking the Law to Protect It.”
Synopsis
Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Watch the Official The Green Hornet Trailer in HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-23
Top Cast
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Seth Rogen
Britt Reid / Green Hornet
Jay Chou
Kato
Cameron Diaz
Lenore Case
Tom Wilkinson
James Reid
Christoph Waltz
Chudnofsky
Edward James Olmos
Michael Axford
David Harbour
Frank Scanlon
Chad L. Coleman
Chili
Jamie Harris
Popeye
Edward Furlong
Tupper
Jill Remez
Daily Sentinel Reporter
Joe O'Connor
Daily Sentinel Reporter
Morgan Rusler
Daily Sentinel Reporter
Joshua Erenberg
Young Britt
Lio Tipton
Anna Lee
Taylor Cole
Limo Girl
Robert Clotworthy
Politician
Jamison Yang
City Hall Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$120M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$227.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.9x
+$107.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Gondry
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- The Green Hornet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $120M
- Worldwide Gross
- $227.8M
- Production Studios
- Original Film, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Gondry
Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, George W. Trendle, Fran Striker
James Newton Howard
John Schwartzman, Peter Lyons Collister
Michael Tronick
Neal H. Moritz, Michael Grillo, George W. Trendle, Jr., Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
John Schwartzman
Director of Photography
Evan Goldberg
Screenplay
Neal H. Moritz
Producer
Michel Gondry
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Michael Tronick
Editor
Seth Rogen
Screenplay
Owen Paterson
Production Design
Kym Barrett
Costume Design
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Andy Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Jamie Dixon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Cirelli
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Hornet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Green Hornet about?
Britt Reid, the heir to the largest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has been, thus far, happy to lead an aimless life. After his father dies, Britt meets Kato, a resourceful company employee. Realizing that they have the talent and resources to make something of their lives, Britt and Kato join forces as costumed crime-fighters to bring down the city's most-powerful criminal, Chudnofsky.
Who directed The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet was directed by Michel Gondry.
Who stars in The Green Hornet?
The principal cast of The Green Hornet includes Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Tom Wilkinson, Christoph Waltz.
When was The Green Hornet released and how long is it?
The Green Hornet was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet had a reported production budget of $120M and grossed $227.8M at the worldwide box office (1.9 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Green Hornet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Green Hornet was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is The Green Hornet based on a book or true story?
The Green Hornet is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "George W. Trendle", Characters: "Fran Striker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Hornet?
The Green Hornet holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).